Imperialism and World War I

Vocab

100

Policy of extending a country's power and influence through either diplomacy or military force

Imperialism

200

The nation defends its honor, economy, and society by directly getting involved in wars that do not directly involve them

Interventionists

300

The nation seeks to avoid alliances with other nations in order to avoid being drawn into wars not related to direct territorial self-defense

Non-Interventionists

400

Policy of the US during the late 19th century; remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups

Isolationism 

500

An individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service on the grounds of freedom of though, conscience, or religion 

Conscientious objector 

People

100

President during World War I

Woodrow Wilson

200

Led the all volunteer Calvary unit known as the Rough Riders

Teddy Roosevelt 

300

The Archduke of Austria-Hungary that was shot by Gavril Princip (Serbian affiliated with the terrorist group known as the "Black Hand") 

Franz Ferdinand 

400

Native Tennessean who was considered one of the most decorated soldiers in World War I. He had captured over 100 German soldiers and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his efforts. 

Alvin C. York

500

Commander of all US forces in Europe (also known as the American Expeditionary Forces)

John J. Pershing

Spanish-American War

100

Journalism that exploits, distorts, or exaggerates the news to attract readers. One of the main propaganda techniques that influenced the U.S. to get involved in Cuba

Yellow Journalism 

200

This battle was the most significant U.S. land victory for the Rough Riders

Battle of San Juan Hill

300

This amendment stated that the US had no intention of annexing Cuba after the war, the US would leave control of Cuba to its people, and the US would help Cuba gain its independence

Teller Amendment

400

In this treaty, Spain agreed to give up Cuba, Spain gave Guam and Puerto Rico to the US, and the US paid Spain $20 million for the Philippines

Treaty of Paris

500

This amendment stated that Cuba could not make alliances with other countries other than the US and allowed the US to establish and keep a naval base in Cuba (Guantanamo Bay)

Platt Amendment

Treaties and Amendments

100

Treaty that blamed Germany for the war

Germany forced to pay $30 billion in reparations

Germany had to limit the size of their military

Germany had to give up all overseas territories 

Treaty of Versailles

200

This act stated the that the US intended to give the Philippines their independence once they proved they could rule themselves 

Jones Act

300

This amendment stated that the US had no intention of annexing Cuba after the war, the US would leave control of Cuba to its people, and the US would help Cuba gain its independence

Teller Amendment 

400

In this treaty, Spain agreed to give up Cuba, Spain gave Guam and Puerto Rico to the US, and the US paid Spain $20 million for the Philippines

Treaty of Paris 

500

This treaty allowed the US gained of a 10 mile strip of land in Panama to build a canal 

Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty

World War I

100

Central powers during World War 1

Austria - Hungary 

Germany 

Ottoman Empire

200

The Allies during World War 1 (list 3)

France

United States

Russia 

Britain 

Italy 

300

British ocean liner that Germany sank 

Lusitania 

400

An independent agency of the government of the US created to influence public opinion to support US participation in the war

Committee on Public Information

500

This Act made it illegal to speak or publish disloyal things about the government, military, etc

Sedition Act